Living with Wildlife

Man- Animal conflict is taking on a sharp edge in Karnataka,with humans and cattle falling prey to Predators.Are humans and animals invading each others Territory Encapsulating Karnataka's Forest and animal wealth 

Conflict zones in Karnataka where wild animals stray out of their habitats -Mysore, Hassan Udupi ,Tumkur ,Kodagu, Uttra Kannada ,Nagarhole,

As human population extends to wild animal habitats, natural wildlife territory is displaced. The population density of wildlife and humans overlaps increasing their interaction thus resulting in increased physical conflict. By products of human existence offer un-natural opportunity for wildlife in the form of food and shelter, resulting in increased interference and potentially destructive threat for both man and animals.

Various forms of human–wildlife conflict occur with various negative results. Some of these are:

·         Animal deaths

·         Crop damage

·         Damage to property

·         Destruction of habitat

·         Injuries to people

·         Injuries to wildlife

·         Livestock depredation

·         Loss of human life, such as by Leopard, Bear Wild boar ,Elephant, Tiger attack

 Wild animals go out of their way to avoid humans. However . If we learn to live in harmony with nature, there is no need for conflict.